Irish soda bread, plants to attract hummingbirds, forcing tulips

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, March 9, 2020

moon-stars
The moving Moon went up the sky,
And nowhere did abide;
Softly she was going up,
And a star or two beside.
–Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834)
Monday, March 9, 2020
 69th day of the year


 
Almanac Garden Guide
 
Irish Soda Bread

 Irish Soda Bread

There’s no need to make a deal with a leprechaun.
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Maple Syrup Recipes

 Best Maple Syrup Recipes
Today most people pour maple syrup onto pancakes or use it in dessert recipes. But maple syrup is a versatile ingredient. Here are some recipes for making breakfast, lunch, and dinner just a little sweeter.
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Bright and Bold Umbrellas
These sturdy umbrellas come in several nature-inspired designs.
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$39.97
 
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Full Worm Moon Tonight

 Full Worm Moon: March
What is the Full Worm Moon? Why is it called the Worm Moon? Are are there worms on the Moon?
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Rooster Birdhouse
Functional art for your garden and feathered friends! 
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$26.95
 
Plants That Attract Hummers

 Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
Do you love to watch hummingbirds fly around your garden? Learn which types of plants attract hummingbirds and how to create a hummingbird-friendly environment in your garden!
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Red Mercury Lantern
Buy 2 or more and get $2.00 off each while supplies last. Includes 10 lights and a 6-hour timer. Takes 2 AA batteries.
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$14.95
 
Forcing Tulips

 Fooling Mother Nature: Forcing Bulbs
No matter how cold the winter weather, gardeners can stage spring with parlor pots of tulips, sweet-scented paper-whites, old-fashioned hyacinths, and dramatic amaryllis. Start now and don’t stop until every windowsill and side table is abloom with potted beauties. It’s a sure cure for the wintertime blues.
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Alpaca Fleece Socks
The cure for cold feet! Alpaca socks are soft, luxurious, and warmer than sheep’s wool. Choose from active outdoor and extreme cold styles.
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The Dirt Cure

 The Dirt Cure for the Winter Cough
In 1849, a farmer prescribed a “dirt cure” for a winter cough. Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, demonstrate this natural remedy. (Warning: Humor required!)
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